Stanhope Prince Edward Island Map

About Stanhope, Prince Edward Island

Stanhope is a locality in Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Stanhope is located at 46.4068°N, 63.1076°W.

Stanhope nestles on Prince Edward Island's north shore, a place where the land rolls gently towards the sea, its contours softened by the persistent kiss of salt air. It lies 18.6 km north of Charlottetown, PE (from Charlottetown, PE: bearing 6°T), and is situated 13.8 km north-east of Miltonvale Park. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and blues, a mosaic of fertile fields stitched with the darker, resilient green of spruce and fir. Along the coastline, dunes rise and fall like sleeping whales, their sandy backs dusted with sea grass that whispers secrets to the wind. The air itself carries a particular clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun, beginning its descent, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the open meadows and the distant, shimmering expanse of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This is a place where the horizon feels vast and accessible, an invitation to breathe deeply the clean, maritime atmosphere. The story of Stanhope is intrinsically linked to its agricultural roots and its proximity to the sea, a connection that has shaped its economy for generations. While farming remains a vital part of its character, with fields of potatoes and grains stretching inland, the lure of the ocean continues to draw people to its shores, supporting a modest fishing industry. For many years, the iconic red sandstone cliffs that punctuate the coastline have been a silent witness to the passage of time, a geological narrative of erosion and resilience. Stanhope is also known for its proximity to natural beauty, with protected areas that showcase the island's unique coastal ecosystems, offering a quiet refuge for both wildlife and those seeking the simple solace of nature. The rhythm of life in Stanhope moves with a gentle cadence, dictated as much by the seasons and the tides as by the routines of its residents.

About This Stanhope Map Page

Explore Stanhope, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.406773, -63.107568. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Stanhope includes the postal code (C1E), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Stanhope is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.